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In this Thanksgiving episode The Moms share what they are most thankful for, and they each tell a story about their most memorable Turkey Day. We also hear from you the listeners about what makes you thankful.

Doctors have loosened the screen time restrictions for our kids. But, does that mean that parents should loosen screen time rules at home? The Moms explore this topic and a learn more about an educational alternative on TV, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. Doctor Jim McMahon from Advanced Aesthetic & Laser Surgery joins the Moms to talk about the many options women have when it comes to cosmetic surgery.

Ryan Wilkins from Ronald McDonald House Charities explains how you can turn your clunker of a car into hope for families. The moms hear the struggles from a new mother about returning to work after maternity leave. Also, Columbus City Council member Elizabeth Brown shares what you can do to see change in your community in regards to paid family leave.

Did you know you can get cash for all of that leftover Halloween Candy? In this episode the Moms tell you how. One mother shares her story on how a surprise pregnancy changed their family forever. A listener explains their ultimate family bucket list item. They have visited almost every MLB stadium and the best part about it has been the family time spent together.

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! Actress Maureen McCormick joins the show to talk about her greatest achievement, motherhood. She also shares how she has used her struggles with addiction to serve as a life lesson for her daughter. Are our kids today too entitled? The moms discuss why this may seem to be the case and if it's even true. And finally, October is breast cancer awareness month. You will be shocked to learn about the recent advancements in breast cancer research...it may just save your life!

The author of the book "Unhooked", Annie Highwater, talks about her son's struggle with drug addiction. She offers some valuable information and a ray of hope to parents who are fighting similar battles. The moms also speak with Sarah Smith the director of the drug prevention campaign, Start Talking. She explains that kids are 50% less likely to abuse drugs if their parents have the difficult conversation about drug prevention with them.

This week the moms talk to fashion blogger Megan Ericson who offers an easy way to simplify your fall wardrobe. The culture of asking a date to a dance has been turned upside down since our moms were in school. In today's day and age, when it comes to "promposals" the more elaborate the better. But, when is it too much? Michaela shares a story of a time she might have gone a tad overboard with the helicopter parenting.

There is a recent study that shows working moms are happier than stay at home moms. At one point all three of our hosts have been both working moms and stay at home moms and they discuss if there is any merit to this study. October is domestic violence awareness month prompting the conversation mom to mom about this difficult topic. Executive director of Choices, Sue Villilo, talks with us about what steps you might take if you suspect there may be an issue with domestic violence with a friend. More information about Choices at: www.choicescolumbus.org The dreaded hand foot mouth disease is in full force not only with our kids but with adults too! Our friends at Mid Ohio Pediatrics and Adolescence explain how you might prevent it from invading your household.

Actress and mother Marilu Henner shares how she has been able to put her family before her busy career. The moms also have an engaging conversation with author J.R. Robinson about how today's children are losing their imagination earlier than previous generations. She offers some solutions to keep this from happening to your child. Finally, one listener shares how she continues to fight sarcoma while raising her twin boys.

Every year parents shell out thousands of dollars so that their children can participate in youth sports. Pay to play has become a huge topic when it comes to our student athletes. This week the moms get to the bottom of the pay to play issue and offer one solution that might earn your child's school $10,000.

This week we visited our local Aqua-Tots Swim School. Here we found out that our children are receiving more that just swim lessons, they are also receiving life lessons. Just because the kids are back to school and it's after Labor Day, it doesn't mean that our children should stop their swimming education.

What is the appropriate age for your child to get a cell phone? How can we protect our children from the dangers of social media? The moms tackle these question and more when they discuss how your child's digital footprint can come back to haunt them.

This week we visited our friends at Mid-Ohio Pediatrics & Adolescents. We had the chance to sit with some great pediatricians who shared their most valuable piece of advice for your family. We find out that magic number of how many hours of sleep your child needs to stay healthy. One doctor also shares why he is so passionate about bicycle helmet safety.

What's the most important thing you need to ask your child's school regarding their safety? We help ease your back to school worries when we get to the bottom of this question and much more when we discuss on campus emergency plans. We also learn who is more nervous about starting high school, Mindy's son or Mindy herself. Finally, how you can help keep a young boy's memory alive forever.

A professional interior decorator and mother gives us some practical tips on how you can add some glamour to your home. We also talk about that sinking feeling in your stomach when one of your kids gets lost. The good news is there are some proactive steps you can take to help ensure their safe return. Finally, there is a new threat this back to school season...Super Lice! How you can effectively treat for these unwelcome guests.